Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf‘s led government of Kano State has introduced a new law aimed at enhancing the protection of its rangers, forestry resources, and wildlife within the Falgore Reserve as part of its ongoing forestry and wildlife conservation initiatives.
Naija News reports that this development was disclosed by the Managing Director of the Kano State Zoological and Wildlife Management Agency (KAZOWMA), Conservator Sadiq Kura Muhammad, during the observance of World Rangers Day at the Falgore Base Camp.
The legislation, which is expected to be implemented by the end of the year, seeks to deter illegal activities by intruders, imposing penalties that could include up to ten years of imprisonment.
Additionally, Sadiq Kura expressed a commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and handicraft initiatives for the communities in Doguwa, Tudunwada, and Sumaila local governments, aiming to mitigate damage to forest resources.
World Rangers Day serves as a tribute to those dedicated individuals who safeguard wildlife and forests, many of whom have made the ultimate sacrifice in their efforts.
The Director of Zoo Services, Hajiya Hafsat Bello Adam, noted that research has shown that around 140 rangers from 37 different countries have lost their lives this year while working to protect forest resources.
‘Security Operatives Knew Kano Would Be Attacked And They Allowed It’ – Sanusi
In other news, the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Wednesday, said intelligence failure led to the attacks on public and private properties during the #EndBadGovernance protest in the state.
Naija News reports that Sanusi made this claim when he visited Kano Printing Press, The NCC Digital Industrial Park and Barakat Stores.
According to the Emir, the security was notified of the plans for the attacks on some of the properties days before they occurred.
He said, “As we used to say, whoever had a hand in this is an enemy of Kano, and he is an enemy to its people. What happened in Kano, whoever saw them knew what was planned. Kano was billed to be destroyed, but we pray that God will not let them succeed. May God return all that was lost; we can only pray.
“Before this happened, the security operatives were notified in writing that it is going to happen, but instead of preventing it, it was allowed to happen. Whoever did good knows, whoever did bad knows and they all will see their result. We pray that God gives the government the opportunity to return it.
“My grandfather had worked here (Kano printing press). It is sad that their grandchildren destroy a place like this.
“We pray that God comes to the aid of these youth and whoever is behind it God will deal with them. We pray that we may not witness anything like this in the future. I swear to Almighty God those bent on destroying Kano will not succeed, and God willing, the way they saw Kano, they will leave it like that.”
The Commissioner of the Ministry of Science and Technology and ICT, Muhammad Tajo Othman, said the state government had gotten the approval and assurance of the minister to restore the building into shape and restore the looted items.
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